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BF54 LYT

2005 Citroen C3

Grey Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2025
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

56,635 mi
Last recorded56,635 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2024
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF54 LYT
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2024 56,635 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 24 Jul 2024 56,630 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 26 Jul 2023 56,483 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear / green pipe by securing clip (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

reversing lamp not working

Fail 26 Jul 2023 56,482 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear / green pipe by securing clip (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

reversing lamp not working

Pass 25 Jul 2022 55,918 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipes (small section slight corrosion) green pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight play ()

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall badly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 25 Jul 2022 55,918 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour white (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour white (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour white (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipes (small section slight corrosion) green pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight play ()

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall badly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Jul 2021 54,729 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2020 53,160 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2019 48,757 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2019 48,619 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Jul 2018 42,967 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2017 35,884 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2017 35,883 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 4 Aug 2016 29,740 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 29,677 miles
Fail 10 May 2016 29,653 miles

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both side (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Feb 2015 27,863 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2014 25,326 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Feb 2013 23,300 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2012 20,907 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2011 17,948 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Jan 2011 17,948 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2010 15,934 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Jan 2010 15,934 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 13,282 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2008 10,209 miles

How Reliable is the Citroen C3?

Based on 4,435,918 MOT tests across 313,601 vehicles.

72.7%
Pass Rate
5,216
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
313,601
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 107,792
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 76,366
Registration plate lamp not working 63,376
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 46,618
Stop lamp not working 39,780
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BF54 LYT is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 2005 Citroen C3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.6% with a typical mileage of 57,373 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Citroen C3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 107,792 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BF54 LYT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Citroen C3 typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 21 years old, this Citroen C3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BF54 LYT is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 4 February 2005.

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